Donaghadee vs Newtownards
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Donaghadee offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Donaghadee has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donaghadee
£224,790
Newtownards
£224,790
Crime Rate
Donaghadee
43.5
Newtownards
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donaghadee
N/A
Newtownards
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Avg Download Speed
Donaghadee
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Newtownards
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EPC Rating
Donaghadee
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Newtownards
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Median Income
Donaghadee
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Newtownards
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Donaghadee more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Newtownards. The most affordable entry point in Donaghadee is a flat at £88,731, while in Newtownards it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Donaghadee (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Donaghadee prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 43.5 offences per 1,000 people, Donaghadee is the safer of the two – 60% lower than Newtownards's 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Donaghadee is anti-social-behaviour, while in Newtownards it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Donaghadee and Newtownards. Donaghadee has 0 schools and Newtownards has 0 schools.
Donaghadee School Inspection Breakdown
Newtownards School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Donaghadee | Newtownards |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband speed data is not available for both Donaghadee and Newtownards at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Donaghadee and Newtownards. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Donaghadee and Newtownards at this time.
| Indicator | Donaghadee | Newtownards |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,869 | 28,039 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | N/A | N/A |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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